Man Utd in the clear to sign Di Maria as PSG pull out of race to sign Real star [VIDEO]

The 26-year-old has been linked heavily with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer, with reports suggesting Manchester United and Paris St Germain are interested in signing the former Benfica star.

Reports earlier this month claimed the French champions were leading the race to sign the Argentine winger, and that PSG boss Laurent Blanc was preparing to submit a £55m.

However, Blanc has revealed that PSG face a massive uphill task to sign Di Maria this summer because of Financial Fair Play rules, and hinted that the French giants have pulled out of the race to land the coveted attacker.

IN POLE POSITION: Manchester United are leading the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria [GETTY]

“PSG cannot do what we want. It’s a difficult case”

Laurent Blanc

In a press conference he said: “There are many clubs interested in Di Maria.

“PSG cannot do what we want. It’s a difficult case.”

The news of PSG's decision to pull out of the race to sign Di Maria will come as a huge boost to new Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal.

The Dutchman is eager to sign the tricky winger, who has submitted a transfer request to Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.